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Hello to all, I have moved Lost in Lisbon to Substack due to the ease of using the site and the opportunity to have open chats, videos and even podcasts so please join me there. Much of last year I was out-of-pocket due to family issues but am back and ready to continue my explorations of Portugal and sharing in those experiences. See you soon! … Continue reading Lost in Lisbon has moved to Substack
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More than a workshop, this is a masterclass on visiting Portugal or making the decision to move to this beautiful country, all in one comprehensive package. I moved to Portugal six years ago and continue to explore this beautiful country because there is always something new to see and learn about. Portugal has great diversity as well as charm. Now I am offering workshops for … Continue reading Portugal: A Paradise for a Holiday or a Home…Your Portugal Journey Starts Here
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In the center of the town of Caldas da Rainha is the beautiful Parque D. Carlos I and in the middle of the park is the José Malhoa Museum, a museum that I visit from time to time when I’m in town. The museum was the first to be built in Portugal specifically as an art museum and was designed by architect Paulino Montês. It … Continue reading The José Malhoa Museum and the Artists of Portugal
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I was on a Zoom call with my family in the US and my granddaughter, all of three (which she reminds me of every time we talk ;-), noticed in one of the images I was showing them, that the sidewalk was white and made of something different. I realized that through all I share with my family, I never described to them the sidewalks … Continue reading The Sidewalks of Portugal
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On a cool Fall Saturday morning, rather than go to the beach, I chose to explore more of Caldas da Rainha, specifically Parque Dom Carlos I and the Ceramics Museum, Museum da Cerâmica. I discovered on my journey quiet neighborhoods and secret streets with beautiful buildings. There is a sense of peace within the park and the neighborhood along its eastern border. Just outside of … Continue reading Caldas da Rainha, Its Artists and Sculptors
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This post continues with Portuguese owned businesses and ideas on business opportunities in Portugal. Please note that no individual or company is paying me to offer these recommendations. What I write is based on my own experience with these businesses. First up this month is Manuel Tavares’ Cellar and Fine Grocery Shop founded in 1860 and just down the street from Confeitaria Nacional, a bakery … Continue reading Recommended Portuguese Owned Businesses
There are many mercados in Lisbon as there are throughout Portugal. Mercados are markets, either open-air or in large, spacious buildings, where farmers come to sell their produce. There are also fish stalls, cheese booths, usually at least one butcher, fresh catches of fish, an area that sells bread and there are always fresh flowers, herbs and small plants. And of course, there is always … Continue reading Mercado 31 de Janeiro, Lisbon
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There are the wonderful buildings in Portugal that go back one, two or more centuries and there is the new which reflects on what has been built before, providing glimpses into the past but designed and built today with an eye towards the future. We will start with the past and the Casa da Alentejo. Originally built in the 1600’s, the Alverca Palace was the … Continue reading Architectural Design: The Old and the New
Tis the season of delicious sweets, music and lights along with the hope of a better year to come. One good start for 2021, besides having a new President in the US, will be Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa filling the position on January 1st of the presidency of the Council of the European Union. The presidency of the Council of the European Union is … Continue reading The Lights of Lisbon
Since moving to Lisbon from Cascais, I have much to report but first, news about COVID. As of this writing, Portugal has returned to a State of Calamity which means restrictions on gatherings and travel. Public gatherings of more than five people are banned and there is an appeal by leadership for everyone to wear a mask on public streets, as is required in all buildings, and to … Continue reading More on Lisbon
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I’ve been going for long walks, now more than usual, and each day looking for a different path. This is what I came across this week. Spring in Cascais is not like it is in Seattle where there are showy displays of daffodils followed by tulips then the rhododendron, hydrangea, camellias and roses. It’s more subtle yet still a nice sight after a rainy winter. … Continue reading The COVID19 Issue, Deux: Information and Stay at Home Activities
It’s hard to believe I have lived in Portugal for over four years. The time has gone by quickly and been filled with surprises and delights from meeting new people, making friends, exploring places and ideas, trying new foods, learning a new language and basically enjoying life. In December I visited Lisbon, something I do occasionally, not only to get my shot of the city’s … Continue reading Last thoughts for the year
*Please note, this post is in Portuguese. The original article written in English can be found here. Caldas da Rainha, Seus Artistas e Escultores Numa fresca manhã de Outono, em vez de ir à praia, optei por explorar mais as Caldas da Rainha, especificamente o Parque Dom Carlos I e o Museu da Cerâmica. Descobri em minha jornada bairros tranquilos e ruas secretas com belos … Continue reading Caldas da Rainha, Seus Artistas e Escultores
You can find out more about Daniel Eime and his work on Instagram. June and the promise of summer Summer has turned into Fall. Everyone has gone home after spending days at the beach, enjoying the sun and the company of friends and family. I am looking forward to the sunsets in the winter, quiet beaches, watching the kitesurfers on windy days and the stillness … Continue reading Summer is turning into Fall and I love it
I have been looking forward to the Obidos Medieval Festival for a few years now. First there was COVID and then last year I did not attend due to my residual concern about getting COVID but finally, last weekend I visited the fair and was not disappointed. The theme this year was the Queens’ War based on King Afonso III’s decision to choose another wife … Continue reading The Obidos Medieval Festival and Two Artists
It’s been some time since I have added to this blog. There were the holidays, a trip to see my family in the United States and the completion of a book I have been working on for several years. Now, that I have a little more time, I want to share the places I have been since last year and the interesting tidbits I have … Continue reading Adventures Along the Silver Coast
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